Documenting my journey from a rigid corporate life in Japan to building a flexible, self-directed life.
Sharing freelancing, mindset, and global perspectives.
There are things about Japan I used to take for granted — until I started explaining them to people from abroad.
This is part one: the things I genuinely love.
I used to think AI would take my coding job.
Then a client asked me to do something I didn't expect — and I realized the skills I'd picked up "just in case" actually mattered.
Going freelance in Japan takes one form. That's the easy part.
What nobody tells you: the tax bills, the insurance gaps, and why your rent might actually count as a business expense.
#FreelanceLife#JapanLife#Substack
I used to think being the hardest worker in the room was something to be proud of.
Then I worked in the UK — and realized I was the only one who believed that.
New post on what Japanese work culture taught me (and what it cost me) 👇#SubstackWriter#FreelanceLife#JapanLife
Tired of the city in Japan?
Kumano Kodo is the ancient pilgrimage trail that most tourists miss — even during Golden Week.
1,000+ years of history, deep forest, and almost no crowds. 🌿
UNESCO World Heritage. Just 2hrs from Osaka.
#kumanokodo
I just published my first post on Substack.
I used to believe a “stable” life was the safest choice.
But it slowly became something that trapped me.
This is the beginning of my journey to build a more flexible, self-directed life.
Forgot to post for a few days..🙄
I've got some books for React and TypeScript☺️📖 I like paper books to get away from screen sometimes!💻
#ReactJS#TypeScript